

32 episodes
by danny weitzkorn · English
In any industry, job titles carry power, perception, and pressure. But behind every title CEO, CMO, CFO is a person navigating private challenges, mental health struggles, and silent turning points that shape who they are and how they lead. Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories. Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success. We talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish Nicklin (former senior media/advertising executive) discusses “Redefining Strength” by explaining how his mental health struggles—panic attacks, existential dread, and burnout—developed…
22 Sep 2025 · 54m · 22 chapters
Breaking workplace stereotypes and confronting racism/bias through allyship, open conversations, and leadership action.
22 Sep 2025 · 50m · 17 chapters
Neurodiversity and workplace inclusion through the lens of Will Lavin’s stammer; masking, sensory overload, communication triggers, and how to request support without being treated differently.
22 Sep 2025 · 45m · 16 chapters
Burnout recovery and “graceful productivity” for people in corporate environments, including how to spot emotional stress signals, avoid shrinking oneself, and build psychological safety so teams can…
22 Sep 2025 · 43m · 17 chapters
Mel Kavake, an out-of-home agency partner at Bauer Media Outdoor (formerly Clear Channel), discusses her stage 3 hormonal breast cancer diagnosis, remission status, and returning to work.
22 Sep 2025 · 39m · 21 chapters
Michael Smith discusses recovery from alcoholism and drug use, emphasizing “I don’t have a drinking problem, I had a thinking problem,” and how sharing lived experience helps others avoid isolation.
22 Sep 2025 · 42m · 12 chapters
Permission to be kind to yourself as a leadership practice—sharing vulnerability, stepping away before burnout, and having difficult conversations constructively.
22 Sep 2025 · 35m · 11 chapters
Creating the culture you want to work in, focusing on leadership, speaking up, and working-parent realities—especially for women in tech.
22 Sep 2025 · 36m · 11 chapters